What Happens Next
What Happens Next
| 27 August 2011 (USA)
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After rich businessman Paul Greco (popular daytime star Jon Lindstrom) retires early, his imperious sister Elise (two-time Emmy Award® nominee Wendie Malick) tries to get him to settle down with the woman of her choosing. But Paul seems more interested in developing his friendship with Andy (cutie Chris Murrah), a charming gay man he meets at a dog park.

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tacview293

I found this movie to be different than your average gay themed movie. So, I was expecting your run of the mill gay comedy, but Wendie Malick is who drew me to watch it. I was pleasantly surprised. Wendie was over the top as a domineering sister and mother, constantly on the verge of a nervous break-down, as only she could pull it off. Jon Lindstrom plays the up-tight, asexual, older man needing to find a life after an early retirement, when he casually befriends a younger gay man, Chris Murrah, in a park. I would have liked to have seen a little more character development with the rest of the cast, such as Andy and Roz's relationship. Brian's character could have been "fleshed" out more and I would have loved to have seen the maid witness the kiss at the end. Too much was just brushed under the rug by simple clichés. A few minor. characters were completely unnecessary to the story development, such as the annoyingly silly dog trainer and Roz's assistant. Andy's reaction to Paul's slow steps out of the closet were not very understanding. Paul was just coming out, for Pete's sake! Give him a little time for public displays of affection! I've been with my partner for 25 years and we've never felt the need or urge to kiss in public. And wearing ball caps mean you're gay? Puleeze! Aside from these minor details, it's a great love story and comedy of errors. I'd like to see what was left on the cutting room floor.

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mdnjr70

This movie by no means will win an Oscar, however, it is a sweet story that I found very refreshing. They don't rely on sex or your typical "hot guys" and nudity, as most gay movies do. There are some continuity errors (they are forgivable) and some of the dialog may be a little forced. The story however is the saving grace. I like the message it has and I like that they didn't make any of the characters victims or whinny. You know going in how this movie will end and it doesn't disappoint. I thought the main cast did a very good job Wendie Malick was great to watch and you could see she was having fun with the role. Jon Lindstrom played the part very uptight as it should be. The Character is in his 50s and was a CEO if you expect him to be anything but conservative and uptight then you haven't worked with many CEOs (Tech Company CEO's don't count). Chris Murrah was very good and again it was nice to see a younger gay character that I would consider a more normal slightly above average in looks person. He was something that I think everyone could relate too. If you want to watch a good movie with a nice story and characters that you can relate to then definitely watch this.

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Rich Stein

I enjoyed this lighthearted and honest romantic comedy. This film has a lot of heart and soul. I found it refreshing that it was filmed in Philadelphia rather than the usual NYC or LA locations. The Rittenhouse square outdoor park scenes took advantage of the peaceful beauty and natural light of nature. It was wonderful to watch the romantic relationship develop between Andy and Paul in the beautiful setting of the park over a period of time in such a normal and natural way. I found the characters of Andy and Paul to be believable and lovable. They have an honest,real and sincere chemistry. This is a story about finding love, happiness and about discovering who you really are and what you really want. This is a gentle film with a gentle message about being true to yourself and how that allows everything else to fall into place perfectly.

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NSquarticsurface

I've been waiting for this movie for a long time. It is far from stellar execution, but certainly not the worst for a low budget film. The script could be cleaned up a bit. The acting isn't great and a few shots could have used a few more takes to make them more real and believable. Overall, I can't complain about the total experience. The main content of the film should be familiar to absolutely anyone who has been apart of a gay relationship. The reality is that different people are at different stages of coming out given any couple. This puts a strain on the relationship.This movie explores how this can evolve and how both sides are responsible for the problems caused by having a justified unwillingness to compromise on how public the relationship should be. The pacing may feel slow to people used to blockbusters, but it suits the film just right as it lets the relationship develop and breathe at the appropriate speed considering the circumstances.Maybe in today's age this is becoming less of an issue, but any gay couple should easily relate to and find real truth in this unique romance.

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